Claudis Merle Petherbridge

Claudis Merle Petherbridge, 80, of Big Spring, died on Friday, September 28, 2001, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Monday, October 1, 2001, at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. David Ring, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park. She was born on August 31, 1921 in Bell County, Texas and married Harry Patherbridge on 1958 in Florida. He preceded her in death in August of 1987. She came to Big Spring in August of 1935 and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1939. She was the first and only choir member to qualify for all state choir in 1939. She sang alto as part of the all-state trio. She had lived in Panama City, Florida and was the pianist and choir director for St. Mark United Methodist Church in Panama City. She was also a member of the Garden Club there. She moved back to Big Spring in August of 1987. Mrs. Petherbridge was a member of First United Methodist Church in Big Spring. Survivors include one sister, Mamie Lee Dodds of Big Spring; two brothers, James Richard,